LIFESTYLE 4 hours ago On this day in history, November 28, 1925, Grand Ole Opry debuts on WSM radio in Nashville The Grand Ole Opry, originally known as the Barn Dance, made its first broadcast on Nov. 28, 1925, at WSM radio in Nashville. It was dubbed the Grand Ole Opry two years later.
This Day in History 1 day ago On this day in history, November 27, 1924, the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade is held in NYC The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was first held on this day in history, November 27, 1924. The parade featured several floats, but none of the now-iconic balloons.
LIFESTYLE 2 days ago On this day in history, November 26, 1922, Charles M. Schulz, creator of 'Peanuts,' is born in Minnesota Charles M. Schulz was born in Minnesota on this day in history, Nov. 26, 1922, and would go on to create Charlie Brown, Lucy, Snoopy and the rest of the "Peanuts" gang of cartoon characters.
LIFESTYLE 3 days ago On this day in history, November 25, 1963, John F. Kennedy is buried in Arlington National Cemetery On this day in history, Nov. 25, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, after a somber and nationally televised funeral process.
This Day in History 4 days ago On this day in history, November 24, 1874, the first commercially successful barbed wire is patented The first commercially successful barbed wire was patented by an American farmer on Nov. 24, 1874. Joseph Farwell Glidden invented the effective product.
Media 4 days ago JFK author discovered eerie incident that occurred a year before the assassination Author Stephen F. Knott reveals an incident occurred at another open presidential motorcade about a year before John F. Kennedy's assassination.
This Day in History 5 days ago On this day in history, November 23, 1859, western outlaw Billy the Kid is born in New York City One of America's most wanted gunslingers of the Wild West, Billy the Kid, was born on this day in history, Nov. 23, 1859, likely on Manhattan's east side, though much of his early life is unknown.
LIFESTYLE 6 days ago On this day in history, November 22, 1963, John F. Kennedy, 35th president, is assassinated President John F. Kennedy, the nation's 35th president, was assassinated in Dallas, Texas, on this day in history, Nov. 22, 1963, while riding in a motorcade during a campaign trip.
This Day in History November 21 On this day in history, November 21, 1864, Abraham Lincoln 'pens' letter to Mrs. Bixby Abraham Lincoln, on this day in history, Nov. 21, 1864, supposedly sent sincerest condolences to Lydia Bixby, who allegedly lost five sons in the Civil War. The letter is not without controversy.
This Day in History November 20 On this day in history, November 20, 1925, Robert F. Kennedy is born in Massachusetts Robert F. "Bobby" Kennedy was born on this day in history, Nov. 20, 1925. The younger brother of John F. Kennedy eventually would serve as U.S. attorney general and in the Senate.